Skeletons Found in Secret Cellar in Ponca City Saloon
Three skeletons in cowboy attire were found seated at a poker table in a hidden cellar beneath the old Missouri John saloon on South First Street after the building was moved. A cache of $275.75 in cash and silver, poker chips, and an unopened beer case were discovered. No violence marks or empty gun chambers were noted, leaving the cause of death a mystery.
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Ponca City
Okla
South First Street
Dr Simmon’s Squaw Wine Wine Heals Women’s Ailments
A vintage patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Simmon’s Squaw Wine Wine as a woman’s remedy. It claims to soothe inflammation, ease pain, and restore strength, priced at $1.00 per bottle and sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.
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Ballard
Ramsey Drug Company
Chaney Auto Wins $5 Prize in Veterans Parade
The committee chose W. K. Chaney’s white decorated auto for the best display, with Miss Gertrude Thompson and other attendants aboard. Judges noted Sledge’s team also showed fine decoration, while a buggy driven by Evelyn Zorn and Louis Meadors received special mention. The piece contrasts revived unity in Ada with lingering war spirit elsewhere.
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W. R. Clement
J. M. Wintersmith
Chaney
Evelyn Zorn
Louis Meadors
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS
The Sons of Confederate Veterans met Wednesday evening and elected Gen. Tate Brady commander R M Roddie adjutant general W W Sledge and N F Hancock of Muskogee brigadi er generals of the eastern brigades The commander may appoint two from the western part of the state to camp The resolution condemning school histories was adopted with R M Roddie Rev Percy Knickerbocker and Prof Payne named to represent the Sene The paper carries the full resolution text elsewhere An advertisement urges Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and regularity with a note that it is sold by dealers.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Gen. Tate Brady
R. M. Roddie
W. W. Sledge
N. F. Hancock
Muskogee
Board of Education
Percy Knickerbocker
Tulsa
Payne
Oklahoma City
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Cure
Coughs and lung diseases drive thousands from home each year. A safer at home remedy is Dr King’s New Discovery offered at Ramsey Drug Co. It relieves throat and lung troubles including coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Trial bottle offered with guarantee. Prices 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Ramsey Drug Co
Murray County Singing Convention Held at Dolberg
The Murray County Singing convention will be held at Dolberg on Sunday September 15 inviting singing classes from Pontotoc and Garvin counties to participate with the Murray county singers. Dolberg is chosen as the meeting site for its fine class and attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets for a full day event.
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Muray County
Dolberg
Pontotoc
Garvin
Murray County
Roff Eagle
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Ohio Falls Dealer
H W Hendricks of Ohio Falls Indiana reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup and notes it is his best seller. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
H. W. Hendricks
Ohio Falls
Ind
Sherman Major Visits Holt Family and Reunion Attendees
Maj. W. S. Holt of Sherman is visiting his son T. P. Holt and daughter Mrs. D W Holman and attending the reunion events.
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Maj. W. S. Holt
Sherman
T. P. Holt
D W Holman
Pears in Pontotoc exhibit bring notable weights
Morning delivery by W. F. Branstretter of Jesse included half a bushel of fine pears for Pontotoc county at the State fair exhibit. He handed them to T. O. Cullins. One pear weighed a pound and was 12 inches in circumference. The fruit was raised by George B. Thompson.
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W. F. Branstretter
Jesse
Pontotoc County
T. O. Cullins
George B. Thompson
Electric Bitters Prove Quick Cure for Strong Men
The ad extols Electric Bitters as essential for health and energy in leaders of large enterprises. It features a testimonial from Chas B Allen of Sylvania GA claiming four bottles cured rheumatism liver stomach and kidney troubles, with a price of 50 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.
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Chas. B.allen
Sylvania
Ramsey Drug Co
No Sickness Reported At Oklahoma Veterans Reunion
Dr. Berry surgeon general of the Oklahoma division reports no illness among 275 veterans registered at the reunion. The absence of disease is described as remarkable and shows the old boys in grey remain vigorous for their years.
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Berry
Oklahoma Division
Herbine advertised to cure biliousness malaria and constipation
Ramsey Drug Co offers Herbine claimed to cure biliousness malaria and constipation. First dose relief appears quickly with continued treatment promising complete cure at a price of 50 cents.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Muskogee Chosen For Next Confederate Reunion
Confederate veterans pick Muskogee as site for the Oklahoma division reunion with Chickasha narrowly losing in a 31 to 28 vote. Tulsa sent telegrams inviting a bid but was not chosen.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Tulsa
Malaria Warning Ahead and Herbine Claim
An advertising notice warns of aches fatigue and chills as signs of malaria and urges quick action. It promotes Herbine as a remedy that supposedly destroys the germ and purifies the body, claiming to restore cheerfulness and vigor. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Price A.c
The
Ramsey Drug Co
Four Governors Visit Ada Highlights City Event
Ada welcomed four governors for a brief city visit. Gov. Cruce, ex-governors R M Harris and W M Guy joined Wm L Byrd of the Chickasaw Nation for a notable line of guests, an unusual occasion for the community.
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Ada
Cruce
R. M. Harris
W. M. Guy
Wm. L. Byrd
En large 1890 Byrd cabinet portrait in Ramsey’s drug store
A show window display at Ramsey's drug store features an enlarged 1890 portrait of Gov. W. L. Byrd with Chickasaw Nation officers Amos Tolbert M B Cheadle H H Burris Humphrey Colbert B F Byrd and Osborne Fisher. G H Banks from near Meridian Mississippi arrived to visit his brother Dr E R Banks.
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Ramsey
W. L. Byrd
Chickashaw Nation
Amos Tolbert
M. B. Cheadle
H. H. Burris
Humphrey Colbert
B. F. Byrd
Osborne Fisher
Baer Set to Retire From Reading Railway Leadership
George F. Baer, 70, president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company, likely to retire after reaching his birthday and the company pension rule. A Pennsylvania native, Baer shaped coal mining and industrial policy for decades, advised J Pierpont Morgan, and led coal railroad consolidation efforts before negotiating with United Mine Workers to avert a strike. Ballard’s Snow Liniment ad appears at article end.
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Philadelphia
George F. Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Great Railroad
Reading Company
Baer
Mr. Baer
Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York City
Whitman and wife guests of the Huber family
Hon S F Whitman and his wife of McAlester visit the Huber family. Whitman is Pittsburg county representative in the current legislature and the nominee for the next term.
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S. F. Whitman
McAlester
Huber
Whitman
Pittsburg County
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Chaney Auto
Heyburn
Idaho
W. S. Morrison
Ohio
Morrison
SONS
Fred F. Brydia CO
M. & P. State Bank
Ada, Okla
Stonewall
H. D. Rives
Price
Frisco
Bebee
Cultia
Stonea
Santa Sont
Roff
G. H. Banks
Meridian, Miss
E. R. Banks
Geo. F. Baer
Somerset
United States Mine Workers
ADA Trading Company
American Manufacturing Company of
Chicago
Texas Traction Company
Denison
Kienes
Dallas
M. A. Fewell, A. 6
P. A
Jas
P. Griffin
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